TL;DR: Hide is the dagger classes' stealth skill โ€” it turns you fully invisible to mobs and players. It breaks the instant you take damage or use any skill or item, so pop it right before you strike and open with Backstab from behind.

Overview

Hide is the invisibility skill available to the dagger classes: Plains Walker, Abyss Walker, Wind Rider and Ghost Hunter. It makes your character completely invisible to mobs and other players. Stealth drops the moment you take damage or use any skill or item. It's the dagger's core tactical tool in PvP.

Stats

PropertyValue
MP costLow
Cast timeInstant
Cooldown1 minute
DurationUntil cancelled or broken by conditions
Move speedNormal while hidden
Available fromLevel 40, after 2nd class transfer

Stealth can be revealed by dedicated Detect skills or items, so it isn't a guaranteed escape against every opponent.

Usage

In PvP, Hide is the foundation of dagger play. The combo: activate Hide, sneak up on your target, then break stealth with a Backstab from behind for critical damage. During castle sieges, Hide lets you slip into the castle past defenders or pick off enemy healers straight out of stealth. In PvE it's used rarely โ€” mostly to walk safely past aggressive mobs.

Tips

TipWhy
Don't pop Hide earlyThe 1-minute cooldown can leave you exposed at the worst moment. Enter stealth right before you attack.
Watch for Detect skillsSome classes can strip your invisibility on demand.
Avoid AoE zonesAoE spells break Hide, so stay out of mass-fight clusters until you commit.
Pick squishy targetsA mage or healer with no physical defense is the best stealth-opener kill.